General Information
The 70W Kyocera KC70 is an efficient solar panel, produced to the highest standards using automated production facilities combined with advanced cell processing technology. The end result is a highly efficient multicrystalline photovoltaic module with conversion efficiency of the Kyocera solar cells reaching up to 16%. In short, this is an excellent 70 Watt solar panel to charge up your batteries.
Kyocera solar cells are encapsulated between a tempered glass cover and an EVA pottant with back sheet to provide maximum protection from the most severe environmental conditions. The entire laminate is installed in an anodized aluminum frame to provide structural strength and ease of installation. The solar panel is also equipped with plug in connectors.
Suitable for a wide range of applications, Kyocera solar panels have a proven track record having been used to provide power throughout the world. Sucessful applications include; Microwave/Radio repeater stations, elictrification of villages in remote areas,medical facilities in remote areas, power source for homes, emergency communications systems, water pumping stations, navigation lighthouses, ocean buoys, railway signals and many more.
To protect your batteries from overcharging we recommend incorporating a suitable high quality charge controller, such as the Solsum 8.8C to your system.
This solar panel is 'Power guaranteed' for 25 years.
Features
- A sturdy, white anodised aluminum frame with mounting holes to match the industry norm enables easy installation on currently available mounting structures.
- 4.14 amps of peak battery charging current.
- High efficiency multicrystalline photovoltaic Solar cells with conversion efficiency up to
16%
- Impact resistant tempered glass
- Fully weatherproofed
- 25 years warranty on power production.
Specifications
- Model: Kyocera KC70
- Peak Power: 70W
- Rated Voltage: 16.9V
- Rated Current: 4.14A
- Open Circuit Voltage: 21.5V
- Short Circuit Current: 4.35A
- Weight: 7 kg
- Unit Dimensions: (mm) 865 x 652 x 56
(Specifications at standard test conditions (STC) - STC is defined as: irradiance of 1000W/m2, spectrum AM 1.5g and cell temperature of 25ºC)
Installation Basics: Kyocera solar panels are not supplied as standard with any mounting brackets or cables other than the industry standard connections for “national grid installations”. This is because even though solar panels are relatively simple to install, virtually every installation is a bespoke project with unique requirements. Most end user customers and installers prefer to source their own cables and brackets based on these specific requirements.
For connections to a battery, or battery-bank you will require “Twin Sheathed (Double Insulated) 2 Core Cable for the connections from your panel/s to the charge controller and then to the battery/ies. The cable must be rated to the required amperage for your installation and is available from any good local electrical/DIY retailer, or your installer.
Likewise, the means of securing your solar panel in position are as many and varied as the applications for which solar panels can be used. For boat, caravan, motor home user it can be as simple as using a professional strength adhesive such as Sikaflex (also available from any good Chandlery – but you will have to sell the solar panel with your boat etc. as it’s there to stay!). For walls, tiled roofs, sheds, poles etc you will need to buy/create different means of fixing.
Should you prefer for us to put together a basic “installation kit” that is based on the solar panel/s you order here, please provide the necessary information by Emailing us here with as much relevent information as possible including: Where you wish to mount the panel/s, distance to batteries, etc.
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